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C240 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,508 mi
Last recorded201,508 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 201,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel rim corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 199,690 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 199,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 195,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 195,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake shoes contaminated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 193,484 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 193,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 190,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 190,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 185,846 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 185,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroded exhaust pipe

Fail 26 Mar 2015 180,706 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 180,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 176,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 171,869 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 164,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,985 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C240 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C240 KJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C240 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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